Ryan currently works as a chef for Myth Café. This 28-year-old was born in Los Banos, California but now resides in San Francisco. He graduated from the California Culinary Academy. At an early age of nine, his dream of becoming a chef was already evident when the “toys” he wrote at the top of his Christmas wish list included kitchen utensils, a wok and food dehydrator. While growing up in the Central Valley of California, he developed a passion for cooking and this led him to a very successful career on both sides of the coast. Since he started working at Myth Café in 2005, he has been drawing long lines and gaining wide acclaim for his simple yet healthy and delicious Mediterranean and French-influenced cuisine. Ryan is also actively involved with Bay Area community organizations. He is committed in “giving back” as much as possible to the people in need. Just this fall, he led some 30 volunteers in a project called “Thanksgiving Bag Lunch Giveaway.” From scratch, they were able to produce and hand out 1,000 bag lunches.
Ryan is a contestant for
Top Chef Season 4.
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